Entry Level Engineering Project Manager

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change. 

We'll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations. 

Who are we looking for?   

Our Mid-Con regional business is looking for an Entry Level Engineering Project Managerto join their team in Baton Rouge, LA. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting and working closely with our Project Managers (PM's) in coordinating our ongoing projects. You will perform various coordinating tasks, like schedule and budget, along with administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation.

To succeed in this role, you should have excellent time management and interpersonal skills, as you'll collaborate with clients and internal teams to help PM's deliver results on deadlines.

Ultimately, the Project Coordinator's duties are to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you. 

With commitment, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to build opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth. 

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

• Support Project Managers (PMs) in maintaining and supervising project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
• Coordinating, attending, and participating in customers meetings.
• Detailing and following up on relevant actions and decisions from meetings. 
• Assist PM's preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings.
• Review project schedule and alert PM's for upcoming deadlines.
• Providing any administrative support as needed.
• Help ensuring projects enforce to company frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.
• Help document project risks and issues.
• Help PM's facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members.
• Work with Project Control (PC) team to build a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective.
• Support PM's setting up projects and preparing proposals, cost estimates and schedules.
• Help PM's and PC's to coordinate, setup and manage subcontractors and vendors
• Coordinate with document control team.
• Demonstrate willingness to support a team to meet deliverables and exhibit problem solving skills.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical subject area (mechanical, civil, etc.) or related field of study.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Ability to be proactive and take ownership of the task involved.
• Minimal travel when required for client meetings

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. 

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

EEO Statement US: As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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